The distance between Milton Keynes and Chelmsford is around 124km (77 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Milton Keynes to Chelmsford by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Euston and then to Chelmsford.
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Take the bus to Luton Station Interchange then take the train to Farringdon and then to Chelmsford.
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There are several options for getting from Milton Keynes to Chelmsford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £22 ($26).
The distance between Milton Keynes and Chelmsford is around 124km (77 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 91km (57 miles)
It takes around 1h 20m to get from Milton Keynes and Chelmsford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Milton Keynes to Chelmsford is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx £22 ($26).
The cheapest way to travel between Milton Keynes and Chelmsford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Milton Keynes and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Milton Keynes to Chelmsford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, Moorgate station and London Liverpool Street. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 20m.
Avanti West Coast, London Midland and Greater Anglia run train services between Milton Keynes and Chelmsford. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Milton Keynes and Chelmsford. We recommend that you drive to Chelmsford. instead which will take 1h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milton Keynes to Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Chelmsford. instead which will take 1h 20m.
The closest major airport to Chelmsford is London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Chelmsford. London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) and Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Milton Keynes and Chelmsford. The distance is around 124km (77 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milton Keynes to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around £39 ($46).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 20m | £39($46) | every 30 mins | 132km (82 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3hrs | £39($46) | hourly | 147km (92 miles) |
Bus to Airport Bus Station, train | 3h 15m | £28($33) | hourly | 148km (92 miles) |
Drive | 1h 15m | £22($26) | on demand | 124km (77 miles) |
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The following major airports near Chelmsford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.